UK: Report on COVID-19 deaths says racism a risk for minorities
Al Jazeera, 17 Jun 2020
It has been acknowledged that social inequalities have contributed to higher death rates from COVID-19 among the UK's Black, Asian and other minorities, but now racism has been cited as a factor.
As Black Lives Matter protests take off in Britain, the latest findings will add to the conversation.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised a commission of inquiry aimed at eradicating all forms of racism, but warned that change would take a long time.
Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from London, UK.
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